WHO TO CONTACT
CSAS work closely alongside the Christchurch Neighbourhood Policing Team, working out of the police hub and undertakes joint briefings and intelligence sharing.
CSAS Officers have a role to tackle all forms of anti-social behaviour that impact the area, communities, and businesses, whilst also offering support to vulnerable adults through outreach and signposting to relevant services. However, CSAS Officers do not deal with any criminal behaviour or shoplifting.
In cases of emergency, when a crime is in progress, or there is a risk to life or property, residents are urged to dial 999 immediately.
For non-emergency situations requiring assistance from a local police officer, to report incidents or crimes, or to seek crime prevention advice, individuals can reach out to Dorset Police by dialling 101 or by visiting the Dorset Police website at dorset.police.uk.
For queries or concerns specifically directed to CSAS Officer Jen, residents are encouraged to utilise the following contact options:
Duty Phone Number: 07385389338 or Email: [email protected]
Furthermore, residents with concerns about Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) are advised to contact the council directly at [email protected].
Find your local officer, get the latest crime statistics and advice, and find out what we’re doing to tackle crime in your area.
Dorset Police – Report – https://www.dorset.police.uk/area/your-area/dorset/bournemouth-poole-and-christchurch/christchurch-west/about-us/top-reported-crimes-in-this-area
This guide contains National Police guidance on crime prevention in various categories.
This handbook is not an exhaustive guide to home security and crime prevention, but it does cover a broad range of subjects and contains up-to-date crime prevention advice.
You can report directly to BCP with the underutilised ‘Report it’ function on the BCP website.
Report:
- Bins
- Graffiti
- Vandalism
- Fly tipping
Sign up for an account, and you will be able to see updates on what you have reported.
Graffiti removal by property owners
Incidents of graffiti are the responsibility of the property owner, and they should be contacted directly.
- Virgin Media boxes – call Virgin Media on 0345 6000 789
- Telephone boxes – call Openreach on 0800 023 2023 and select option 1
- Electricity boxes – call the National Grid on 0800 001 4340
- Utility boxes – contact BT or Virgin Media
- Railway structures – contact Network Rail on 0345 748 4950
- Post boxes – contact Royal Mail on 0345 774 0740
- BT buildings – contact BT on 0800 800 150
Christchurch Town Council
Christchurch Town Council is a statutory local authority consisting of 19 local councillors elected across the five wards of Christchurch. Councillors serve the local community in a wide range of matters, including planning, green spaces, urban regeneration democratic representation.
Here you can find out everything you need to know about your local community and your elected representatives. Christchurch Town Council is responsible for certain local services and assets and provides a voice to the tens of thousands of citizens that call Christchurch home. Details of all committee meetings and how you can get in touch with your local councillors can be found in the relevant sections.
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Christchurch & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce
One of our important roles is to represent the business interests to the powers that be – whilst disseminating the fast-changing rules under which we have to operate. We regularly attend meetings with the BCP Council departments and work closely with the BCP Economic Development Services, the local Tourism and Hospitality organisations and a number of other strategy committees and other local organisations to ensure the voice of Christchurch businesses is heard. These bodies are often keen to listen to the real-life problems that we are facing.
We were active in forming the Christchurch Business Improvement (BID) which supports the town centre businesses and work closely with them – if you are a BID member you are entitled to become a member of the Chamber.
Useful Contact Numbers
St Mungo’s: 01202 315962
We Are With You (Christchurch): 01202 558855
Address: 45 Bargates, BH23 1QD
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 16:30
Connections: 0800 6520190 (24 hour helpline)
Samaritans: 116123 or email [email protected]
Shout Crisis Text Line: text SHOUT to 85258
NHS 111: Phone 111 and ask to speak to a mental health practitioner
The Retreat, Bournemouth: (face-to-face and virtual drop-ins 4.30-11.30pm daily – Hahnemann House 01202 584400)
Crisis and Home Treatment Response Team: (East Dorset) – 01202 609821 (evenings and weekends)
Dorset Open Door: 01305 361361 (bereavement support)
Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline: 08000 121 700 (free, confidential, 24-hour phoneline available in 200 languages).
Citizens Advice
Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Christchurch Central Library, BH23 1AW (view map)
Please arrive at 9 a.m. to register to see an adviser on the day. Spaces are limited. Drop-in is operated on a first-come, first-served basis.